Echinea ...how many of u use it and what are ur thoughts?

[chinadoll]

Have started using this herbal thingy.... am wondering if there is a waiting period for it to become effective in ur body? how many of u are using it....what are ur thoughts on its efficacy?

[Jules001]

We use it for about a week or so before the kids go back to school/college in September to give their immune systems a bit of a boost and at the first sign of a cold or anything I take 6 tablets a day and whatever the bug was if it does develop into anything certainly doesn't last very long. Don't take it for any longer than 8 weeks as your body can become too used to it and then it is not as effective

[chazza]

I agree with Jules, it is very effective if i take it just as soon as I feel the first symptoms of a cold and it definitely (at least) shortens the length of my colds - although i can't remember the last time I had a proper cold.

Some people will say there is no scientific proof that it works - but if it works for me in practice then it doesnt really matter to me about lab tests!

[janeo]

The trouble with herbal remedies is that most of them haven't been tested scientifically so we don't know if they have side-effects or interfere with other medication.

[Munkeh]

It usually takes a few weeks for herbal supplements to actually take efect on the body

[Waaii]

My son reacons that it cut down the effects and duration of glandular fever considerably. We use it as a suppliment to guard against flu, colds getting worse and the low time that often comes with the onset of winter. No ill effects for us.